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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
3
Chicago August 7 Walter Finnegan went to the police in only his shoes after two holdup men stripped him of all other clothing and belongings. The unusual tale centers on the bungled robbery and Finnegan’s narrow escape.
Chicago August 7 Hubert Clark son is set to testify about his intent. His wife says he kicked her from the hammock and locked her out of the house forcing her to sleep outside.
Mrs. Clarence Monks hosted a party assisted by Miss Vivian Ruscoe for Mary Margaret Monks third birthday. Children played games and a baby contest with Mary Ruscoe winning first prize and Ruth Hill second. A dainty lunch followed at six o'clock.
Mr Will Fleck known as the Mail Man has purchased the Ma jestic Pool room and will take possession next Thursday August 14. Dr J J Hoodler recently discharged from Norfolk Va visits his parents in town. Miss Marie Freriks visits Corning and Zanesville relatives. Dr A R Jones of Columbus spent here on business. Miss Elizabeth Lowden of Columbus visits brothers here. Mr and Mrs B Harrel and son John relocate to Greensburg Ind. Other locals discharged from service return home from Camp Sherman. Miss Venna Angelo and others are guests of local families.
Classified ads list a half interest in a pool room and hot dog restaurant at 101 Columbus St. as of August 6. Another ad offers a gas range like new for 35 dollars at 66 West Washington St. with a note 8-7-3-p. Additional listings include household goods at 240 West Washington St and two pennies with owners William Marshall of Deanville, Bell 2216-R4 as of August 5.
Coroner W. B. Johnson investigates seven violent deaths in Athens County over ten days with a case last night involving Dan T. Tularski of Mine 24 Red Town. A Columbus leather price rise noted in a local shop window. Federal Reserve reports coal output up as Camp Sherman buys nearly 100000 tons in Wellston field at 2.20 to 2.90 per ton. Harvey McColley of Sugar Creek arraigned before Justice Helwig.
Sauter's Phonograph Studio near Depot Nelsonville O offers all phonographs at less than cost with big bargains and limited stock. Act quickly for out of the ordinary tone volume and wear quality machines.
Esther Vorhes Doral Parks Claudine Uhrig Mr and Mrs Ben Stalter Mrs Don Shafer and daughter Vesper vacation at Buckeye Lake. J J Pritchard Lee Pritchard Jack Pritchard and Miss Clara spent Tuesday at Camp Sherman.
The Nelsonville Board of Education urges a two mill levy as a one year measure to fund public schools. On a $1000 valuation the extra tax is $2.00, and a $500 assessment adds $1.00. Supporters say it helps reduce debt and sustain operations until state aid relief arrives.
Mrs Isaac Huyer hosted a pleasant social evening for the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters on Wednesday. A lunch was served to guests at a late hour. Mrs Lucy Hoodlett and her party including Mrs Marie Pardick Veryle Williams Emerson and Violet Hoeltz of New Brighton Pa visited Logan relatives Tuesday and Wednesday.
McColley faces cruelty charges for whipping and driving a hog that allegedly died from the acts. He pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance as the trial was scheduled for Friday. County road signs are being installed along Athens county state roads to warn of curves and school districts. A farmer in Athens township reportedly dumped blackberry pickers wares and trampled the berries after they refused payment, with no law to prosecute. Sheriff Parker bans jail visitors except those on business after an attempted jail delivery, noting two tools came from visitors.
Seven hundred employees at the West Springfield shops of the Boston and Albany railroad walked off the job today initiating a labor action.
Australia enacts a daylight saving law mandating clocks move forward one hour at the end of September and revert at the end of March each year, affecting nationwide time changes.
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